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In which part of mitochondria does ATP synthesis occur?
BiologyRespiration in PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2005
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{F}_1$
  • B $\mathrm{F}_0$
  • C Cristae
  • D Inner membrane of mitochondria
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{F}_1$
During the oxidation process (occurs in inner mitochondrial membrane during electron transport system), enormous amount of free energy is released, some of which is utilixed by inner membrane sub units or $\mathrm{F}_1$ particles containing three coupling factors and ATP enzyme, in the synthesis of ATP molecules.

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